Pharmacy Assistant - Patient Services

Role: Pharmacy Assistant - Patient Services
Site: London Bridge Hospital Campus, Central London
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Shift times: 9am -5.30pm (Includes lates and weekend requirements on a rota basis)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience (with Excellent Benefits)

We're looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy Team at the London Bridge Hospital, currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC.

London Bridge Hospital is one of the UK's largest private healthcare hospitals specialising in complex and acute care. Spread over three main buildings and five outpatient centres, it is home to a number of specialist units and teams across a wide range of disciplines including orthopaedic, spinal, digestive diseases, liver, hepatobiliary, renal, cardiothoracic, critical care, cancer and transplant services.

We are looking for a skilled Pharmacy Assistant to join our team, supporting high-quality pharmacy services across multiple sites, including The Shard, London Bridge Hospital, and Private Care at Guy's, in partnership with GSST. In this role, you will assist with dispensary services, stock control, medicines distribution, and inventory management, ensuring excellence in pharmaceutical care and patient safety. Reporting to the Lead/Head Pharmacy Technician, you will work closely with senior technicians to maintain professional standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading hospital campus renowned for its specialist and complex care.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you'll bring:

• Pharmacy NVQ2, (essential)
• Hospital Pharmacy experience ( desirable )
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to prioritise workload

Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Pharmacy Assistant you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across all areas of our organisation. As a valued member of our team, you will be expected to uphold and demonstrate HCA Healthcare UK's core values through respectful behaviour and conduct. This includes a commitment to fostering Inclusion in all aspects of your role. We approach every patient and colleague with empathy, kindness, and understanding, ensuring a supportive and caring environments for all. We strive for excellence in everything we do, continuously improving our skills and services. Additionally, we encourage sustainable practices by considering the environmental impact of your actions whenever possible.

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the